Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
926333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) T.Cooke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bombay 1: 56 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925668



Common Names

  • Flacourtia Latifolia
  • Broadleaf Flacourtia
  • Broadleaf Governor Plum


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Description

Flacourtia latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk, greyish-white bark, and a crown of glossy green foliage. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Flacourtia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flacourtia latifolia flower is a white to creamy-white color, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, light brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling has a single stem with a pair of opposite, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flacourtia latifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Flacourtia latifolia

Flacourtia latifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4813268: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Theodore Cooke (1836-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cooke' in the authors string.